If others had heard this, they would have been scared to death.
After all, Dong Yuzhong was the chief eunuch in front of the emperor.
In the huge imperial palace, even Quanfu, the chief eunuch of the inner court, had to behave properly in front of him, let alone a eunuch like Xiao Luzi who had no rank. However, Xiao Luzi was extremely happy and immediately bowed and said.
"Thank you for your guidance, eunuch Dong. Xiao Luzi will remember it."
Dong Yuzhong couldn't help but look at him more, thinking that he was a seedling that could be cultivated.
However, it was still early.
He didn't even get the position of eunuch next to Lin Da Ying, let alone other things.
Even if Dong Yuzhong wanted to promote him, it was not the right time, so he just reminded him.
"Well, study hard, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
With this sentence, Xiao Luzi understood it in his heart.
No wonder the master sent him to Lin Da Ying. It seems that following Lin Da Ying, his future is really good.
So her loyalty to Lin Wanyi increased.
In the inner room, Chunqi and Xia An were busy dressing up Lin Wanyi, and had no time to care about what was happening outside. Lin Wanyi thought that their appearance of facing a great enemy was a bit exaggerated.
So she said soothingly.
"I'm just going to accompany the emperor, not to any banquet. Just dress up as usual. Don't worry too much. Eunuch Dong is still waiting."
"My lady, you used to serve the emperor in the bedchamber. The candlelight was dim. Who knows if the emperor saw what you look like clearly."
Chunqi said while trying her best to comb Lin Wanyi's hair.
In her mind, she kept thinking about how to match the hairpin to achieve the final effect.
"Today's sun is so good and the light is so bright. If you don't dress up now, when will you dress up?"
Xia An was also thinking about it, so she picked a slightly more colorful palace dress.
But Lin Wanyi refused.
"As you said, the sun is so bright, if I dress up in golden colors, won't it be dazzling? Don't you know what His Majesty hates?"
After saying that, she pointed at the pajamas. Chunqi thought about it and said,
"Okay, then I will make the young lady's hair simpler. Anyway, the young lady is naturally beautiful, and she will look good no matter how she dresses."
Lin Wanyi smiled. This girl is really sweet.
"Just take the one I wore when I first entered the palace, and bring the jewelry box my mother made for me, so I can pick it out."
"Yes, I'll go find it right away."
Xia An put down the clothes in her hand and went to the back cabinet to look for the jewelry box.
The box was specially made by the eldest lady. It doesn't look big, but there is a lot of secrets inside.
There are three layers in total, all of which are hairpins and earrings that are not expensive but novel, and the lowest layer is filled with a lot of small-denomination silver bills.
It is not convenient to bring things into the palace, but rewards are indispensable.
Lin Wanyi picked out a set of dragonfly hairpins made of shells and conchs, and matched them with earrings.
It looks ordinary, but when walking in the sun, the shells will reflect colorful colors, which looks sparkling.
When it was made, other gems were deliberately not added around, so the light was just right. She only applied some peach blossom powder on her face, drew distant ink eyeliner, used jade face cream between her lips and teeth, and then went out.
Dong Yuzhong saw Lin Wanyi's elegant and refined dress, and his admiration became more obvious.
The previous emperor died early, so the current emperor ascended the throne at the age of eight. After marrying Queen Xu at the age of sixteen, women appeared in the palace one after another.
There are stunning beauties, and there are also unparalleled talents.
But Lin Wanyi is the first one who is as beautiful as a lotus in pure water.
So he hurried forward and said.
"Please come in, my lady."
"Please lead the way, Eunuch Dong."
At the gate of Yihua Palace, the sedan chair for Lin Wanyi was parked. Four people stood in each corner, and a rattan chair was placed in the middle.
Lin Wanyi frowned and was reluctant to step forward.
In the palace, only concubines with the rank of concubine or above could ride in the sedan chair. She thought a little. If she really sat in it, I'm afraid that the threshold of Yihua Palace would be trampled tomorrow.
So she spoke to Dong Yuzhong with some hesitation.
"Eunuch Dong, let's go on foot. I'm a fast walker, so there's no need for the sedan chair."
"My lady, this is a gift from His Majesty, so it's okay to sit in it."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but I am of a low rank and it's not easy to go beyond the palace rules. I hope Eunuch Dong will understand."
Dong Yuzhong nodded, and naturally understood her concerns.
"In that case, my lady, please follow me and go there quickly. Fortunately, the journey is not far, so it won't be a problem."
"Please, eunuch."
"Please, my lady."
Yihua Palace is not far from Qian'an Hall. It only took a while to get there. The two previous times she came here, it was always in the evening when the sky was dark. Now that the sun was high, Lin Wanyi saw the grandeur of Qian'an Hall.
The glazed tiles were dazzling under the sunlight, and every brick and wall that caught her eye was carefully maintained.
It was nine rooms wide and five rooms deep, and even the base was made of white marble, revealing the dignity of the emperor.
This main hall was used by the emperor to receive court officials on weekdays, and the concubines were not allowed to enter without the emperor's order.
So Dong Yuzhong led her to the side hall, where the emperor read books and reviewed memorials.After entering through the curtain, Lin Wanyi smelled a faint sandalwood scent.
This thing is usually used by elderly people who love to worship Buddha. How could it be here?
But before she could think, a deep voice came from inside.
"Have Lin Wanyi arrived?"
Dong Yuzhong took Lin Wanyi in and greeted him respectfully.
"Your Majesty, Lady Lin had arrived."
"I, the concubine Lin, wish Your Majesty the best."
This was the third time that Lin Wanyi had seen the emperor, but what caught her eye was the flower-woven carpet on the ground.
"Well, everyone get up."
After Dong Yuzhong got up, he quietly retreated outside.
The emperor took the teacup beside him, took a sip, and then slowly said to Lin Wanyi.
"I have a headache, come and rub it for me."
Didn't he say she was here to appreciate the calligraphy?
Why did he ask her to give him a massage as soon as she entered the door? Although Lin Wanyi was a little confused, she didn't dare to refuse. She took a few steps forward and said in front of the emperor.
"I just washed my hands before I came. Your Majesty, please move to the bright window."
The memorials that the emperor had not yet approved were spread in front of the desk. It would be inappropriate for her to go there rashly.
If something went wrong in the future, she couldn't bear it.
Therefore, it is more appropriate to lie on the couch under the bright window.
The emperor looked up at her, somewhat surprised by her behavior, but seeing that she kept her head down and did not dare to look directly at him, he understood a little.
"Well, you have learned the rules well."
It is much better than those concubines who always come to him and pester him for love.
So he stood up and walked to the couch, took off his shoes and got on the couch, and motioned Lin Wanyi to come over.